A recipe for Baked Funfetti Doughnuts with an option of vanilla and/or chocolate glaze to celebrate #BacktoSchoolTreats! These easy, baked doughnuts have sprinkles throughout the batter AND over the glaze for twice the fun!
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#BacktoSchoolTreats
Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 30 bloggers will be sharing 100+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine.
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts
I am kicking off #BacktoSchoolTreats with a recipe for Baked Funfetti Doughnuts! The batter is not only studded with Sweets & Treats Sugar Cone Mix, but the tops are covered in the Quin Sprinkles: ABC 123 to help incorporate the Back to School theme. These doughnuts were also made with Dixie Crystals Granulated Sugar and Taylor & Colledge Vanilla Bean Paste.
To create a light, cake-like texture, mix the batter until just combined with no streaks or lumps. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles (DO NOT USE NONPAREILS– they will bleed their color easily and stain the batter).
The easiest way to fill the (well-greased) pan is to transfer the batter to a piping bag or large ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. You can also gently spoon the batter in until each cavity is 2/3 full. Don’t have a doughnut pan? Use a mini muffin pan to make doughnut bites- the cooking time may vary.
Bake until puffed and barely golden. The tops should spring back when lightly touched. Allow the Baked Funfetti Doughnuts to rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before removing. This will make them easier to move without the risk of sticking to the pan or crumbling. Top with desired glaze and even more sprinkles once the doughnuts have cooled to room temperature.
These Baked Funfetti Doughnuts are best within a few hours of baking. Even in an airtight container, they will become a sticky mess after a day.
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Check out these #BacktoSchoolTreats recipes:
Back to School Breakfasts:
- Baked Funfetti Doughnuts from Tara’s Multicultural Table
- Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins from Comfortably Domestic
- Brioche Bread Pudding from Ketchup with Linda
- Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Granola from Family Around the Table
- Chocolate Malt Waffles from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Coconut Oatmeal Breakfast Bars from The Beard and The Baker
- Homemade Honey Buns from The Domestic Kitchen
- Nutella Waffles with Strawberry Syrup from The Redhead Baker
- Oatmeal Pear Bars from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- PB&J Overnight Oats from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
- Peaches and Maple Crunch Breakfast Jars from My Sweet Zepol
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins from The Spiffy Cookie
- Triple Berry Overnight French Toast from The Nifty Foodie
Back to School Snacks:
- Lavender Rice Krispie Treats from Nik Snacks
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from Simple and Savory
Back to School Desserts:
- ‘Ah! Sunflower’ Cupcakes from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Almond Joy Cupcakes from Daily Dish Recipes
- Caramel Apple Back to School Cupcakes from Big Bear’s Wife
- Caramel Apple Dip from The Mandatory Mooch
- Chocolate Cupcakes with PB Fluff Buttercream from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Chocolate Pudding & Caramel Parfait from Girl Abroad
- Oatmeal Cream Pie Layer Cake from Love and Confections
- Vanilla Bean Pudding Pops from Hardly A Goddess
Back to School Drinks:
- Caramel Apple Iced Tea from For the Love of Food
- Dairy-Free Apple Pie Smoothie from Frugal & Fit
- Iced Apple Ginger Ale from Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
- Iced Salted Caramel Latte from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts Recipe
Adapted from Life’s Ambrosia
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts
Ingredients
Baked Funfetti Doughnuts:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar preferably Dixie Crystals
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch salt
- Pinch freshly ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract preferably Taylor and Colledge
- 1/4-1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles preferably Sweets & Treats
Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted, preferably Dixie Crystals
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract preferably Taylor & Colledge
Chocolate Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract preferably Taylor & Colledge
- Additional sprinkles for topping preferably Sweets & Treats
Instructions
To make the Baked Funfetti Doughnuts:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Lightly grease 2-3 doughnut pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, butter, and vanilla paste or extract. Mix into the flour mixture just until incorporated with no lumps. Gently fold in the rainbow sprinkles.
- Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a large ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into prepared doughnut pans. Each cavity should be about 2/3 full.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
To make the vanilla glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more milk.
- Immediately dip the tops of a few cooled doughnuts into the glaze and top with sprinkles. Allow to set briefly before serving.
To make the chocolate glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth. If too thick, add a little more milk. If too loose, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Immediately dip the tops of the doughnuts in the glaze and top with sprinkles. Allow to set briefly before serving.
Hannah Lewis
Stoppp this is SO cute! What a fun idea for school time 🙂
Tara
Thanks!
Wendy Klik
Loving the heart pan. When I do buy a donut pan I am going to look for that one.
Tara
We love the heart pan! It is slightly more difficult to get the doughnuts out, but not too bad as long as I remember to grease well.
Terri Steffes
I just got a donut pan and I haven’t used it yet. I cannot wait to make some donuts. Your funfetti donuts would be a family pleaser!
Barrie Mooney
These are adorable- my kids would adore them, and I’d be a hero for the first day of school- we shall see…
Coleen @ The Redhead Baker
I have those same ABCs sprinkles, and I’ve decided to make these for my son’s first day at his new school! Thanks!
Kirsten/Comfortably Domestic
Baked doughnuts are a big hit in our house. My boys would love your funfetti version with All of the Sprinkles! How fun!
Ice Cream n Sticky Fingers
These doughnuts look so delicious. I haven’t tried making doughnuts at home, mostly because I don’t like to fry in grease. My youngest son would love them.
Jennifer Clark
We love breakfast and treats here. Must get a doughnut pan!
Karen
These are so adorable! I bet the kids loved them. I need to break out my doughnut pan!
Melissa Griffiths
We’re a big donut family-these are so fun!
Nicole
How cute! I love your donut pans… and these donuts are SO cute!
Samantha
I love these so much! I must get a doughnut pan so I can make them too!
April Tuell
One can never have to many sprinkles! 🙂 I’ve put it off way to long, I NEED a donut pan.
Anne Lawton
These look so good! They are the perfect back to school treat!
Christie
These are super fun!! Those sprinkles are too adorable. I love me a good cake donut.